Israel Police

Umm Al-Fahm:

Undercover security officers arrest partygoers at event

After receiving a report of gunfire at a celebration in Umm al-Fahm, detectives and Border Police officers raided the venue, seizing ammunition and arresting several suspects.

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Palestinian woman caught trying to hide knife at checkpoint

A 45-year-old Palestinian woman from Ein Sultan, near Jericho, was arrested Wednesday morning after allegedly attempting to conceal a knife during security screening.

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Two Palestinian Arabs arrested for terror incitement

Two Palestinian Arabs arrested overnight during an operation by Hetz Yehuda soldiers, after they were suspected of inciting on social media, supporting terrorism, and glorifying the 10/7 massacre.

Four arrested in illegal steroid bust

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged illegal network that manufactured, distributed, and exported anabolic steroids disguised as cosmetic products.

Bus driver's quick thinking leads to arrest of infiltrator

A public bus driver's quick thinking led to the arrest of a 16-year-old illegal entrant on Monday night, hours after the teenager was allegedly involved in a vehicle theft.

Man survives car crash - and is killed by police car

Pedestrian killed overnight on highway left his vehicle following initial crash, crossed into oncoming traffic, police say.

GTA Herzliya

Watch: Drug trafficker drives into traffic while fleeing police

Police chased a suspect up Route 2 and through Herzliya after he fled a routine inspection.

Footage from arrests

Undercover agent takes down protection racket

A months-long undercover operation ended with the arrest of dozens of suspects who allegedly extorted business owners out of thousands of shekels in protection money.

Outrageous incident:

Suspect tears down Israeli flag near Little Western Wall

Ofakim resident arrested on suspicion of tearing down an Israeli flag near the Western Wall and throwing it into a garbage bin.

Most new Judea and Samaria police officers are local residents

Police figures show nearly two-thirds of new Judea and Samaria District officers live in the region, a trend officials hail as growing trust.

Additional suspect arrested for attack on Jewish shepherds

Police arrest resident of al-Rashayda for alleged involvment in mob attack on shepherds near the Mikneh Avraham outpost.

Record Crowd:

140,000 flock to the tomb of the ‘Or HaChaim’

A record crowd of more than 140,000 worshippers visited the Mount of Olives over the weekend to mark the passing of the Or HaChaim.

Attempted ramming in Gush Etzion, suspect arrested

A Palestinian Arab fled in an Israeli-registered vehicle after assaulting a Jew at the Keren Farm near Karmei Tzur in Gush Etzion.

Samaria:

Undercover unit raids arms deal

Aerial footage shows staged arms deal, raid by Jerusalem Border Police undercover unit, and arrest of two suspects, during which officers seize two improvised 'Carlo' submachine guns.

Arab Israelis arrested for helping terrorist

Three Arab Israeli suspects were aware of the terrorist's plan to carry out an attack, and one of them even provided him with the weapons.

Terrorist attempting to stab officer eliminated

Officers from Lod Police Station, together with Yassam officers, eliminate terrorist attempting to carry out stabbing attack.

US citizen arrested on suspicion of spying for Iran

Police, ISA arrest a 20-year-old American citizen suspected of maintaining contact with a foreign agent and carrying out assignments on behalf of Iranian intelligence operatives.

Tel Aviv manhunt

Officer jumps on fleeing car, opens fire after run-over attempt

During a routine vehicle stop, a suspect accelerates toward an officer. Fearing for his life, the officer leaps onto the car hood and opens fire. Illegal alien was wounded, manhunt underway for additional suspects.

'Poet' and pharmacist arrested for incitement

Two Palestinian Arab suspects were arrested in separate operations after allegedly posting online content praising terrorism and the October 7 massacre.

Police arrest rioters who attacked Jewish shepherds

In a complex operation by police in the village of al-Rashayda, suspects were arrested for an attack on three Jews in the homestead of Magen Avraham.

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Detectives ambush burglars in Jerusalem

Police detectives caught the suspects, residents of Hizma and Issawiya, after they broke into an apartment in the south of the city. A large amount of stolen property was found in their vehicle.

Millions of shekels set aside to compensate victims of rackets

The government is expected to approve a plan by Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich to compensate business owners who were harmed by protection rackets, in the tens of millions of shekels.

Three Days Missing:

Bnei Brak resident found alive and well

Israel Mordecai Stern, who went missing on Thursday evening, was found this morning (Sunday) healthy and unharmed. Due to serious concern for his life, searches continued on Shabbat, with the approval of rabbis.

Watch: Police chase suspect through crowded mall

Police detectives chase Arab infiltrator suspected of string of cellphone thefts, commander tackles and arrests him.

Two M-16s seized

Umm al-Fahm resident arrested for severe security offenses

A joint Shin Bet and police investigation led to the arrest of an Umm al-Fahm resident and the seizure of assault rifles and other weapons.

Police to pay tens of thousands of shekels for wrongful arrest

An officer attacked a teenager and injured him, and in an attempt to justify the act, claimed he had been attacked himself. The teenager was arrested without cause and will be compensated with 48,000 shekels.

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Violent clash erupts at conclusion of haredi protest convoy

Driver attacks vehicle belonging to haredi protesters on Highway 1, intentionally smashing the side mirror and attempting to assault the passengers. A brawl ensues.

Dramatic raid on the Breslov community in Yavne'el

Following an undercover investigation that lasted for months, police raided several sites in Yavne'el suspected of involvement in underage marriages.

Ben-Gvir unfiltered in the Arutz Sheva studio

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir takes on a rapid round of questions from Arutz Sheva with immediate and unfiltered answers on topics like the elections, the Gaza flotilla, and the death penalty law.

No arrests of deserters on election day

The chairman of the Central Elections Committee said, following discussions with the Attorney General and the police commissioner, that on Election Day there will be no enforcement operations against deserters.

Ben-Gvir weighs dismissing officers over protest violence

Ben-Gvir called for a thorough investigation after footage appeared to show police violence against haredi protesters near Bnei Brak.

Illegal resident molests teenager in south Tel Aviv

Police said they have completed their investigation of an illegal resident who attacked and molested a 16-year-old in south Tel Aviv.

Soldier issued restraining order for waving flag on Temple Mount

A soldier was removed from the Temple Mount after waving an Israeli flag, and later received a restraining order even though he could not attend his own hearing due to combat service.

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Dangerous attempt to outrun cops ends in arrest

ATV rider attempts to flee police officers, blowing through a red light and nearly causing an accident.

Samaria farmer released after two weeks behind bars

The farmer had been arrested after attempting to recover his stolen flock of sheep and being set upon by dozens of Arab rioters.

Police commissioner to examine the removal of Israeli flags

Police removed Israeli flags in Beit Rimon; the Minister and the Police Commissioner ordered an examination of the incident.

Activist's ban from Temple Mount shortened

Temple Mount activist Tom Nisani’s ban shortened by three months following policy change.

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Haredi rioter assaults female detective and attempts to flee

Haredi protester filmed grabbing a plainclothes policewoman and throwing her to the ground, injuring her.

Police brutality

Jerusalem Faction submits complaint

Following violent clashes during a Route 4 anti-conscription protest, a haredi legal fund filed complaints against police and vowed to continue demonstrations.

No license or helmet

Watch: Dramatic police chase in the Negev Desert

Police chase Bedouin teen after they caught him riding an ATV without a helmet. After catching him, he was found not to have a driver's license either.

Israel Dog Unit wows students in first responder exhibition

Students at Tzfat's Or Menachem School got a firsthand look at Israel's emergency response capabilities as search and rescue dogs, drones, police horses and rescue teams staged a large-scale demonstration amid the city's ongoing security challenges.

Jerusalem Faction threatens: 'We'll appeal to Supreme Court'

Jerusalem Faction leader gives full support to protesters, threatens to appeal to Supreme Court if police violence continues.

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis caught in Israel

Arab infiltrator from Khan Yunis arrested in Tamra after fleeing police.

Spontaneous protests block major highway

Jerusalem Faction protesters block Route 4 near Bnei Brak, causing congestion and clashing with police.

Dramatic footage:

Suspect attempts to breach checkpoint and is shot

A suspected car thief is shot after breaching a police roadblock, ramming into police cars, and attempting to run over officers.

Provocative signs welcome drivers to Israeli cities

Haredi extremists hang anti-police signs at entrance to Jerusalem, Ashdod, and Modiin Illit, as tensions between the haredi community and the police continue amid arrests of draft dodgers.

Three arrested on suspicion of igniting a brush fire

Police and Border Police arrest two adults and a minor on suspicion of causing a fire near a military base. Court extends detention of suspects until Wednesday.

Nationalist motive ruled out:

Murder of couple near Mishmar Ayalon solved

Indictment to be filed against an Arab minor on charges of the murder of Olga and Ruslan Prikhodko. A nationalist motive was ruled out, and the incident is considered criminal in nature.

Israel Dog Unit brings joy to special needs child in Samaria

The Israel Dog Unit fulfilled the dream of a child with special needs on Thursday in the Samaria region, at the request of the Kedumim Police Station.

Without a license:

Police chase ends in a vehicle overturning

Police in southern Israel chased a car driven by a 16-year-old without a driver’s license, but he lost control of the vehicle, which overturned on the side of the road.

Jerusalem: Three arrested in anti-government protests

Leftist protesters clash with police at Paris Square in Jerusalem, three detained for questioning.

Police sought detention, minor released by court

A minor was arrested over the weekend on suspicion of injuring and assaulting a police officer. At a court hearing it was shown that the youth was not involved in the incident, leading to his unconditional release.

I’billin resident indicted for allegedly joining Hamas

18-year-old I’billin resident indicted after joint Shin Bet and police investigation finds he allegedly planned a terror attack on a nearby Jewish community, sought to acquire weapons, and acted on behalf of Hamas.

Bat Yam resident suspected of espionage for Iran

Following a lengthy undercover Shin Bet and Israel Police investigation, a prosecutor's declaration was filed against an Israeli citizen in his 30s who was recruited by Iranian intelligence.

Demand to block warning lines for haredi draft evaders

A Tel Aviv council member has asked the Attorney General and the police commissioner to open an investigation and order the blocking of phone alert lines allegedly used to thwart arrests of haredi draft evaders.

Ben-Gvir:

'Victim of attack is a hero of Israel'

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir arrived at the scene of the attack and declared the victim 'A hero of Israel' - but would not give any further details.

Burned cars and smashed windows:

Suspect who spread fear in Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan arrested

Police filed a prosecutor's statement against a Bnei Brak resident suspected of recently carrying out a series of vandalism and arson attacks across the city and in Ramat Gan.

Attempted stabbing in north:

Terrorist neutralized after trying to stab Border Police officer

Attempted stabbing attack at a police station in Kafr Yasif foiled: Border Police officer quickly subdues a 23-year-old terrorist who charged at him with a knife and tried to stab him.

Police explain withdrawal from Supreme Court Justice's home

In hours-long hearings at the Jerusalem Magistrate's Court it emerged that a police patrol car in the area did not intervene in a riot at the private home of Justice Noam Sohlberg due to insufficient forces.

The Temple Mount fight for chairs

Jew ordered to keep away from Temple Mount after sitting on chair brought by Arabs, attempting to bring in his own chair.